The tree that has lived with my family since we moved into this house (first and only owners so far) in 1998, is being cut down in 2 weeks. I have been living with my parents since 2018 after my life completely fell apart, and this tree was always there outside my bedroom window.
It’s a choke cherry tree so in spring it would bloom these little white flowers that smell like nothing else I have smelled- just so good. In the late summer/early autumn the leaves turn burgundy and it attracts all sorts of beautiful birds that sing outside. Last year it even got the blessing of hosting a nest. In the winter it provides left over berries for the winter birds and when it’s frosty the branches glow in the light of the street lamp at night. Throughout the whole year it kept a lovely shade on my second story window, and gave me privacy and comfort.
It sadly has a fungus so it is now considered a hazard to other trees, as the pretty birds who visit spread it around. We were told by the town that we have to take it down as soon as possible so there was little to no warning. It has been such a shock and I can’t stop crying. Even though it’s sick it has buds popping up on its branches. I don’t think I will get to smell the blossoms again.
Am I overreacting? I full body sobbed when I found out, it was like a family member had been given a terminal diagnosis. Is this normal or emotional dysfunction?